Being a Kansas City girl myself I was excited for the opportunity to explore more of the Midwest by traveling to Oklahoma City. There is something remarkably special about the soul of the Midwest. Strangers feel like friends, the food is comforting and you always feel at home. Even with these high expectations Oklahoma City didn't disappoint. With each store I popped into I was overcome with the kindness of the people I worked with. We felt like old friends as we discussed family dramas, the ins and outs of their family run businesses and their career goals.

The shopping in Oklahoma City has a small town charm. The boutiques carry great fresh lines and often times rare antique items. They offered a diverse plethora of items including clothing, skin care lines, home decor and of course Trapp Candles! Please take time to explore this friendly city and visit these one-of-a-kind independently owned stores. Each one is a gem and trust me you will fall in love as soon as you're greeted with a smile at the door.

Winter House Antiques 5710 N Classen Blvd Oklahoma City 405-607-1199

After a recent move to the compempotsty Classen Shops, this retailer expnaded its collection of fine interiors. You can find stunning furniture and home accent along with lower priced items like Trapp Candles and kitchen tools. Equipped with a full kitchen this store throws fabulous events you don't want to miss!

Cocobella's 105 South Brickford Avenue El Reno, OK 405-262-3552

Big store in a small town. The creaking wood floors add a touch of charm to this shopping experience. Cocobellla's is a one-stop-shop boutique. They have everything you desire from baby accessories to trendy jewelry.

Tochta's 6700 N Broadway Extension Oklahoma City 405-848-3338

This store will take your breath away. They offer beautiful home accessories, they are a full service florist specilaizing in weddings, and they have full functioning green houes where they grow their own plants and flowers. I got the full tour of the facility anfd it blew my socks off. They put so much love and heart into everything they do and it shines! Be sure to check out their website where they sell sepciality Trapp gift baskets.

Essentials 9225 N Pennsylvania Oklahoma City 405-476-1520

This store is all about personal TLC. They have all the goodies you need to feel pampered. Apart from their huge selection of Trapp items, they specialize in specilaty skin care lines offering anti-aging benefits and unique ingreditens. They are have fashionalble clothes and accessories perfect for every style!

Under the Sun Garden Center400 South Bryant Edmond, OK 405-513-8236

This store does a fantastic job of stokcing all your favorite items. They have a large variety of our fragrances in our candles, sprays and reed diffusers. Check out their unique garden and home items along with their full plant nursery.

The Arrangement 425 W Main Yukon, OK 405-354-0040

Nestled in the small town of Yukon, this huge store has everything you need. Check out the cute home accessories and gifts they offer.

If you find yourself in New York City and you have time for a day trip we recommend traveling a short distance to Brooklyn. Brooklyn Heights and Williamsburg are two neighborhoods that are a peaceful retreat from the bustling city. Be sure to walk along Brooklyn Heights Promenade for a stunning view of Manhattan and to gaze at the historic mansions that line the promenade. After your stroll, head to Chez Moi on Atlantic Avenue to refuel with divine French fare.

In Williamsburg we recommend lunching at Parish Hall and then heading to Grand Street for a little shopping. One of our favorite stores was Whisk. A New York based culinary supply shop that you can get lost in for hours. You won’t find Trapp there but you will find everything culinary, beautiful linens, and oddly inventive kitchen tools you’ll discover you can’t live without.

When traveling to New York City you’re likely to become overwhelmed with the long list of attractions you feel required to see. But one of the most enjoyed pleasures of New York City is, of course, the shopping. Manhattan’s marketplace is a blend of styles, peoples, colors, fragrances and beyond. Basically, you’ll find what you’re looking for in New York City.

All of Trapp’s Manhattan retailers hold true to those standards. Each store has a unique vibe that introduces you to new ideas and designs in the form of personal care products, home décor, jewelry and more. We proudly stand behind each of the following shops and encourage you to take on the adventure of seeing these destinations for yourself.

A tiny store with BIG impact. Discover treasures from all around the globe with expert guidance from owner Moe. Specalities in his store include all natural perfumes from New Jersey, wordly jewlery, healing soaps and of course Trapp!

Owned by the sister of Scent Elate, this small West Village shop has a similar culturally diverse vibe. Scenter is full of beautiful hand crafted items and textiles. The shop keeper is an expert of healing teas and personal fragrance selection.

A hip and eclectic shop with multitudes of home decor and home fragrance items. If you want to find a showstopping home accessory, this is the place. This store also specializes in fine jewelry and massage services.

A hidden gem. From the outside it appears as a regular brownstone but inside you'll find an energetic full functioning inn. The aroma of Trapp's No. 13 Bob's Flower Shoppe is the signature fragrance of this establishment and it's sweet floral smell welcomes you at the door.Stay at this Victorian mansion and enjoy daily breakfast service, come as a passerby for tea at the Lady Mendl's Tea Salon, or in the evenings venture below the tea room for a romantic martini bar experience.

The most unique aspect of the Jacksonville area is its strong Southern influence. I expected the quaint beach towns, charming boardwalks and fresh seafood but the Southern flair that makes the area unusual was a delightful surprise. I became aware of this great mesh of cultures during my first dinner in the area. I ordered fresh Mahi Mahi and was happily surprised when it arrived accompanied by collard greens, grits and ham gravy. Jacksonville’s hip and vibrant beach towns blend perfectly with a distinct Southern charm. The culture is a harmonious blend of fresh seafood, sandy beaches, a bounty of Spanish moss and the slow pace of the South.

I traveled from St. Simons Island, Ga., all the way south to Ormond Beach, Fla.Each coastal town mesmerized me with its unique characteristics and historical roots. Take a look at my recommendations for the best food, culture and of course locally owned Trapp retailers!

St.Simons proved to be a destiatnion all in itself. Here you can tour the 1872 lighthouse and the Keeper's dwelling, climb the 129-step spiral staircase to the top, wander around the beautiful gardens and enjoy the harbour view.

Atlantic Beach, FL

A charming beach-side town full of shops and restaurants. The pizza below is from Al's Pizza.

When traveling to San Antonio it is imperative you experience its trifecta of local culture: authentic Mexican cuisine, the famed River Walk, and of course its unique and eclectic boutiques and shops. San Antonio's rich history seeps into all ways of life. The frequent antique shops, downtown's red brick streets and the city's respect for architectural monuments like the Alamo and the 19th century Lone Star Brewery turned San Antonio's Museum of Art.

In this post we show you some of our favorite San Antonio Trapp retailers. As always these retailers are locally owned and each offers a broad range of items and one-of-a-kind finds that are sure to find a spot home in your suitcase!

On Main Off Main Card and Gift Shop 120 W Mistletoe San Antonio, TX 78212